How to pronounce dastardly
Say it like DAS-terd-lee. Dastardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAS).
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- DAS
- terd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dastardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dastardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: DAH-stud-lee.
What does dastardly mean?
- In the manner of a dastard; marked by cowardice; pusillanimous.
- Treacherous; given to backstabbing.
- In a cowardly or treacherous fashion.
Where does dastardly come from?
From dastard + -ly.
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Questions about saying dastardly
How do you pronounce dastardly?
Say DAS-terd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæstɚdli/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːstədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dastardly?
Dastardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAS). Broken into parts: DAS · terd · lee.
Is dastardly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɑːstədli/ (DAH-stud-lee).